Dayton is known as the ''Gem City'' and it's no wonder. In addition to being the birthplace of aviation (the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, lived here and perfected their design for the first practical aircraft), it is also home to one of the few multi-site National Parks in the U.S.- the '''Dayton Aviation Heritage Park'''. There's plenty to do and see in the region - the city itself or the many unique suburbs that surround.

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Dayton is known as the ''Gem City'' and it's no wonder. In addition to being the birthplace of aviation (the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, lived here and perfected their design for the first practical aircraft), it is also home to one of the few multi-site National Parks in the U.S.- the '''Dayton Aviation Heritage Park'''. There are several things to do and see in the region; the city itself and the suburbs that surround.

===Climate===

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Dayton has a humid continental climate, which means, like the rest of Ohio, sees four very distinct seasons.

Dayton has a humid continental climate, which means, like the rest of Ohio, sees four very distinct seasons.

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;Winter : can vary from mild to very cold. Snowfall isn't excessive; however, it's possible and certainly not unheard of that snow can fall at a rate that will cause havoc with traffic.

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;Winter : being situated in the Midwest, winters are cold. Snowfall isn't particulary excessive; but it can at times fall at a rate that will cause havoc with traffic.

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;Spring : often cool, with cold and mild days sprinkled throughout the period. Storms during this period may produce tornadoes.

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;Summer : characteristically hot and humid. While the thermometer may read one number in the summer, it will often feel hotter due to humidity.

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;Autumn : Autumn in Dayton and Southwest Ohio is usually cool, but temperatures can spike as high as the 90's (°F) with a sucker punch of humidity. Storms seem to increase during this period too, which, due to the fluctuation of temperatures can produce extremely dangerous storms with the potential of producing tornadoes late into the year.

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;Autumn : Autumn in Dayton and Southwest Ohio is usually cool, but an extension of summer-like days into this season is possible. Storms seem to increase during this season too, which, due to the fluctuation of temperatures can produce extremely dangerous storms with the potential of producing tornadoes late into the year.

Dayton is the nation's number one 90-minute air market, meaning the city can be reached in 90 minutes or less by 55 percent of the population. A surprising and very nice feature is free wifi, which can be accessed under the name of "public" in the airport. There is no public bus service going to the airport at this time.</listing>

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Dayton is the nation's number one 90-minute air market, meaning the city can be reached in 90 minutes or less by 55 percent of the population. A surprising and very nice feature is free wifi, which can be accessed under the name of "public" in the airport. There is no public bus service going to the airport at this time. This makes the Dayton International Airport the second-busiest airport in the continental United States without a public transportation option. Cabs from the downtown area to the airport cost at least $30.</listing>

[[Image:Air Force Museum.JPG|thumb|300px|National Museum of the U. S. Air Force]]

[[Image:Air Force Museum.JPG|thumb|300px|National Museum of the U. S. Air Force]]

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*<see name="Miami Valley Trails" alt="Bicycle and Shared Use Paths" address="111 E Monument Ave, Dayton OH 45402" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.miamivalleytrails.org/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Ohio's Miami Valley area offers an outstanding system of trails and bikeways for residents and visitors. Over 300 miles of trails stretch across ten counties surrounding the Dayton and Springfield region. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is the most popular, but only the beginning of the fun. Go to http://www.miamivalleytrails.org/ for a map and more details.</see>

===Aviation===

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* <see name = "Wright Patterson Air Force Base" address = "Address" directions = "" phone = "+1 937 257-1111" email= "" fax = "" url = "http://www.wpafb.af.mil/" hours = "" price="">Wright Patt is a significant part of the local economy with some 23,000 employees and a reason behind most tourism, boasting the '''National Museum of the U. S. Air Force''' and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field where the Wright Brothers perfected their flying skills in 1904-05. Wright Patterson is also rumored to be the resting place of a supposed UFO that crashed in Roswell, [[New Mexico]].</see>

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* <see name="Wright Patterson Air Force Base" alt="" address="Address" directions="" phone="+1 937 257-1111" url="http://www.wpafb.af.mil/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Wright Patt is a significant part of the local economy with some 23,000 employees and a reason behind most tourism, boasting the '''National Museum of the U. S. Air Force''' and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field where the Wright Brothers perfected their flying skills in 1904-05.</see>

* <see name = "National Museum of the U. S. Air Force" address = "" directions = "Follow any highway to Col Glenn Highway, Right on Col Glenn to Wright Bros Pkwy, Turn right on WB Pkwy to Springfield St, Turn right on Springfield to Museum Entrance. Access through Gate 28B" phone="+1 937 258-1218" email= "" fax="+1 937 258-3816" url="http://www.afmuseum.com/" hours="9AM-5PM daily, Closed fourth Th of Nov, 25 Dec, and 1 Jan" price="Free"> The world's largest military aviation museum with over 300 aircraft on display from the earliest days of aviation to modern prototypes. It is well maintained and interesting even for non aviation buffs. Highlights include the B-2 (stealth) bomber and Mercury space capsule.</see>

* <see name = "National Museum of the U. S. Air Force" address = "" directions = "Follow any highway to Col Glenn Highway, Right on Col Glenn to Wright Bros Pkwy, Turn right on WB Pkwy to Springfield St, Turn right on Springfield to Museum Entrance. Access through Gate 28B" phone="+1 937 258-1218" email= "" fax="+1 937 258-3816" url="http://www.afmuseum.com/" hours="9AM-5PM daily, Closed fourth Th of Nov, 25 Dec, and 1 Jan" price="Free"> The world's largest military aviation museum with over 300 aircraft on display from the earliest days of aviation to modern prototypes. It is well maintained and interesting even for non aviation buffs. Highlights include the B-2 (stealth) bomber and Mercury space capsule.</see>

* <eat name="Marion's Piazza" alt="" address="3443 N Dixie Dr" directions="" phone="+1 937 277-6553" phoneextra="" tollfree="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.marionspizza.com/" hours="" hoursextra="" price="" lat="" long="" tags="Steakhouse"> This unique and delicious style of pizza, intensely popular with the locals, has been a part of Dayton traditions for over 40 years, and is a must try for anyone visiting the area. The Dayton tradition for pizza is to cut it into a multitude of small square pieces. </eat>

* <eat name="Marion's Piazza" alt="" address="3443 N Dixie Dr" directions="" phone="+1 937 277-6553" phoneextra="" tollfree="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.marionspizza.com/" hours="" hoursextra="" price="" lat="" long="" tags="Steakhouse"> This unique and delicious style of pizza, intensely popular with the locals, has been a part of Dayton traditions for over 40 years, and is a must try for anyone visiting the area. The Dayton tradition for pizza is to cut it into a multitude of small square pieces. </eat>

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* <eat name="Madison's Bistro" address="5531 Far Hills Ave" directions="" phone="+1 937 435-7080" email="info@madisonsbistro.com" fax="" url="http://www.madisonsbistro.com/" hours="" price="">A family owned, family run Greek/American restaurant bringing over 25 years of experience to the Dayton restaurant scene. Madison's Bistro is a member of the Dayton Independent Restaurants, a group of locally owned, independent restaurants in the Dayton area.</eat>

* <eat name="Milano's" address="1820 Brown St" directions="" phone="+1 937 222-7072" email="" fax="" url="http://www.milanossubs.com/" hours="" price="">A popular restaurant on Brown Street immediately to the West of the UD campus featuring pizza and baked subs. Mixed crowd during the day, becomes a college bar after 9. Also frequented by more affluent suburban families and professionals. Newly renovated interior features sleek, "modern" design while still being fairly warm in atmosphere. </eat>

* <eat name="Milano's" address="1820 Brown St" directions="" phone="+1 937 222-7072" email="" fax="" url="http://www.milanossubs.com/" hours="" price="">A popular restaurant on Brown Street immediately to the West of the UD campus featuring pizza and baked subs. Mixed crowd during the day, becomes a college bar after 9. Also frequented by more affluent suburban families and professionals. Newly renovated interior features sleek, "modern" design while still being fairly warm in atmosphere. </eat>

* <drink name="The Trolley Stop" address="530 E Fifth St" directions="" phone="+1 937 461-1101" email="" fax="" url="http://www.trolleystopdayton.com//" hours="" price="">Also on the far eastern end of the Oregon District. A relaxed bar featuring live local music most days of the week, with a comfortable patio outdoors and a party house available for rental. </drink>

* <drink name="The Trolley Stop" address="530 E Fifth St" directions="" phone="+1 937 461-1101" email="" fax="" url="http://www.trolleystopdayton.com//" hours="" price="">Also on the far eastern end of the Oregon District. A relaxed bar featuring live local music most days of the week, with a comfortable patio outdoors and a party house available for rental. </drink>

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*<drink name="The Century Bar, A Bourbon House" alt="" address="10 S. Jefferson St." directions="2 blocks north of the Convention Center" phone="937-223-3822" url="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Century-Bar/114062288658483" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This classic but casual downtown after-dinner nightspot features 60+ bourbon whiskeys (think Kentucky), complimented by a variety of American and Canadian whiskeys. The expert bar staff will educate even the most timid palate and enlighten connoisseurs. Draft and bottle beers round out the choices to make you feel at home with the 1862 back bar.</drink>

* Cute shops abound within walking distance in historic '''[[Centerville (Ohio)|Centerville]]''' [http://www.heartofcenterville.com], a nearby suburb of Dayton. It also has the largest collection of historic stone houses in the US.

* Cute shops abound within walking distance in historic '''[[Centerville (Ohio)|Centerville]]''' [http://www.heartofcenterville.com], a nearby suburb of Dayton. It also has the largest collection of historic stone houses in the US.

* The nearby community of '''[[Yellow Springs]]''' is highly recommended, offering a unique and eclectic downtown shopping experience and great outdoor recreation.

* The nearby community of '''[[Yellow Springs]]''' is highly recommended, offering a unique and eclectic downtown shopping experience and great outdoor recreation.

* Both '''[[Cincinnati]]''' and '''[[Columbus]]''' are roughly an hour from Dayton.

* Both '''[[Cincinnati]]''' and '''[[Columbus]]''' are roughly an hour from Dayton.

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* Approximately 45 minutes south on State Route 45 is Lexington Ohio which is a rich historic town and also home to the Fort Ancient Archaeological dig, one of the largest Native American historical sites in the United States.

Understand

Dayton is known as the Gem City and it's no wonder. In addition to being the birthplace of aviation (the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, lived here and perfected their design for the first practical aircraft), it is also home to one of the few multi-site National Parks in the U.S.- the Dayton Aviation Heritage Park. There are several things to do and see in the region; the city itself and the suburbs that surround.

Climate

Dayton has a humid continental climate, which means, like the rest of Ohio, sees four very distinct seasons.

being situated in the Midwest, winters are cold. Snowfall isn't particulary excessive; but it can at times fall at a rate that will cause havoc with traffic.

Spring

often cool, with cold and mild days sprinkled throughout the period. Storms during this period may produce tornadoes.

Summer

characteristically hot and humid. While the thermometer may read one number in the summer, it will often feel hotter due to humidity.

Autumn

Autumn in Dayton and Southwest Ohio is usually cool, but an extension of summer-like days into this season is possible. Storms seem to increase during this season too, which, due to the fluctuation of temperatures can produce extremely dangerous storms with the potential of producing tornadoes late into the year.

Get in

By plane

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, 3600 Terminal Dr (Vandalia), ☎+1 937 454-8200, [1]. James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, KDAY) is in the northern part of the metropolitan area. Nonstop service is available from Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. (IAD and DCA). Dayton is the nation's number one 90-minute air market, meaning the city can be reached in 90 minutes or less by 55 percent of the population. A surprising and very nice feature is free wifi, which can be accessed under the name of "public" in the airport. There is no public bus service going to the airport at this time. This makes the Dayton International Airport the second-busiest airport in the continental United States without a public transportation option. Cabs from the downtown area to the airport cost at least $30.

By car

Interstates 70 and 75, major cross-country routes, meet just north of Dayton near the airport, making Dayton easily accessible by car from almost anywhere in the region.

I-75 runs from north to south through downtown Dayton. Dayton is less than one hour from Cincinnati and about two and a half hours from Toledo on this road.

I-70 runs east to west across the northern part of the Dayton area. To the west, Indianapolis is about two hours away; to the east, Columbus is about one hour away.

I-675 is an eastern interstate by-pass for Dayton that connects with I-70 at the north end and I-75 at the south end.

U.S. 35 is another important expressway, providing access primarily from places to the east and southeast. The road has been improved to a limited-access freeway as far east as Chillicothe, making Charleston, West Virginia only 4 hours away to the south and east.

By bus

Get around

Travel in the region is easy by car and you can move from the urban city to the rural county in minutes. The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority [3] has a number of convenient bus routes (including electric trolley bus service) within Montgomery County if that's your pleasure, but in general, travel by automobile offers the best flexibility.

See

National Museum of the U. S. Air Force

Miami Valley Trails (Bicycle and Shared Use Paths), 111 E Monument Ave, Dayton OH 45402, [4]. Ohio's Miami Valley area offers an outstanding system of trails and bikeways for residents and visitors. Over 300 miles of trails stretch across ten counties surrounding the Dayton and Springfield region. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is the most popular, but only the beginning of the fun. Go to http://www.miamivalleytrails.org/ for a map and more details.

Aviation

Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Address, ☎+1 937 257-1111, [5]. Wright Patt is a significant part of the local economy with some 23,000 employees and a reason behind most tourism, boasting the National Museum of the U. S. Air Force and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field where the Wright Brothers perfected their flying skills in 1904-05.

National Museum of the U. S. Air Force, (Follow any highway to Col Glenn Highway, Right on Col Glenn to Wright Bros Pkwy, Turn right on WB Pkwy to Springfield St, Turn right on Springfield to Museum Entrance. Access through Gate 28B), ☎+1 937 258-1218 (fax: +1 937 258-3816), [6]. 9AM-5PM daily, Closed fourth Th of Nov, 25 Dec, and 1 Jan. The world's largest military aviation museum with over 300 aircraft on display from the earliest days of aviation to modern prototypes. It is well maintained and interesting even for non aviation buffs. Highlights include the B-2 (stealth) bomber and Mercury space capsule.Free.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field & Interpretive Center, 2380 Memorial Rd (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Huffman Prairie Flying Field: Access through Gate 16A), ☎+1 937 425-0008 (daav_info@nps.gov, fax: +1 937 425-0011), [7]. Interpretive Center 8:30AM–5PM daily, Huffman Prairie Flying Field Su-Tu, Th-Sa 8AM–6PM. Huffman Prairie is closed on Wednesdays. Both Huffman Prairie and the Interpretive Center are closed on major holidays. The museum is on an Air Force base and therefore may be subject to unannounced and immediate closures. Huffman Prairie is part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park which also includes the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, the Wright Cycle Company building, the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center, the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial and Carillon Historical Park, which houses the original 1905 Wright Flyer III.

Museums & Galleries

Dayton City Hall

Wright Cycle Company Complex, 22 S Williams St, ☎+1 937 225-7705 (daav_info@nps.gov, fax: +1 937 225-7706), [8]. 8:30AM–5PM, Closed 4th Th of Nov, 25 Dec, and 1 Jan. The Wright Cycle Company complex consists of two adjoining buildings: the Hoover Block, also known as the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and Aviation Trail Visitor Center and Museum, along with the Wright Cycle Company building. The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is the main visitor center for the park, and occupies the restored Hoover Block building. In 1892, the Wrights opened a bicycle repair shop in addition to their printing business. From 1895 until 1897, both businesses were located at 22 S Williams St, “known as the Wright Cycle Company,” the fourth of five locations for their bicycle business.Free.

Dayton Ballet, ☎+1 937 228-3630 (fax: +1 937 449-5068), [16]. The Ballet performs at two locations so be sure to call and find out where the performance will be held. Tickets sales are managed by Ticket Center Stage.

Encore Theater Company (ETC), [18]. ETC performs in various locations in Downtown Dayton, including: The Mathile Theatre in the Schuster Center, The rooftop of the Firefly Building (123 Webster St), The Litehouse Town Home (123 Patterson). Encore Theater Company's mission is to perform new or rarely performed works of musical theater.

National College - Dayton, 1837 Woodman Center Dr, Kettering, ☎+1 937 299-9450. National College is a health care training college.

Air Force Institute of Technology, 2950 Hobson Way, [27]. Located on Wright-Pattseron Air Force Base, this is the Air Force's main technical school for graduate degrees, offering both Masters and Ph.D. courses in fields ranging from Logistics and Program Management to Aeronautical Engineering and Physics.

The Greene, 51 Plum St, Beavercreek (Turn west from exit 10 off of I-675), ☎+1 937 490-4900, [30]. The Greene is an up-scale dining and shopping facility. The outdoor lifestyle center has stores and restaurants ranging from Sephora and Coldwater Creek, to The Cheesecake Factory and Bd's Mongolian Grill.

The Oregon District[31] in downtown Dayton features bars, clubs, restaurants, and specailty shops.

Marion's Piazza, 3443 N Dixie Dr, ☎+1 937 277-6553, [35]. This unique and delicious style of pizza, intensely popular with the locals, has been a part of Dayton traditions for over 40 years, and is a must try for anyone visiting the area. The Dayton tradition for pizza is to cut it into a multitude of small square pieces.

Milano's, 1820 Brown St, ☎+1 937 222-7072, [36]. A popular restaurant on Brown Street immediately to the West of the UD campus featuring pizza and baked subs. Mixed crowd during the day, becomes a college bar after 9. Also frequented by more affluent suburban families and professionals. Newly renovated interior features sleek, "modern" design while still being fairly warm in atmosphere.

The Pine Club, 1926 Brown St, ☎+1 937 228-7463, [37]. M-Th 4PM-midnight, F Sa 4:30PM-12:30AM. An excellent steakhouse located just off of the campus of the University of Dayton, this is one of the areas most renowned restaurants. The restaurant is famously only accepts cash and does not take reservations. Check their website out for more details.$$$+.

The Fieldhouse, 1126 Brown St, ☎+1 937 461-2111. A classic college bar popular with University of Dayton. Specialty is the Fishbowl, a large concoction of assorted liquors in many flavors for sharing. Collectible pint glass refill specials on Thursday nights feature catchy slogans.

Flanagan's, 101 E Stewart, ☎+1 937 228-5776. 11AM-2:30AM. A UD bar with a more mature atmosphere frequented by students, alumni, and locals. Well known for their St. Patrick's Day party.

Jimmie's Cornerstone Bar and Grille, 1001 Brown St, ☎+1 937 424-1784, [46]. Family owned & operated bar & grill near the campus of UD. The place has amazing food, generous portions (cheap wings on Wednesday), a great patio complete with a water feature, TVs, as well as a bunch of board games decorating the ceiling in the bar area. The nearby hospital workers and adventurous UD students can be found here at 5:30 on Saturdays and Sundays opening the bar with the earliest hours. Kitchen closed on Sundays. $-$$.

South Park Tavern, 1301 Wayne Ave, ☎+1 937 586-9526, [47]. A friendly neighborhood bar & pizza place (serving Pizza Factory pizzas & calzones). The staff of SPT have been expanding their service over the past year to include a large bar featuring 18 taps, many craft beers & micro-brews, a great outdoor patio space, and live music. A popular location for Historic South Park neighbors to gather on the weekends.

Tank's Bar & Grill, 2033 Wayne Ave, ☎+1 937 252-45410. Solid place to grab a drink and get a nice lunch. Excellent Over-Stuff Sandwiches, Burgers and Hot Dogs. Popular with locals. Also a great idea if you are headed to a University of Dayton basketball game, they have a shuttle bus that will take you from the bar to the game.$-$$.

The Trolley Stop, 530 E Fifth St, ☎+1 937 461-1101, [48]. Also on the far eastern end of the Oregon District. A relaxed bar featuring live local music most days of the week, with a comfortable patio outdoors and a party house available for rental.

The Century Bar, A Bourbon House, 10 S. Jefferson St. (2 blocks north of the Convention Center), ☎937-223-3822, [49]. This classic but casual downtown after-dinner nightspot features 60+ bourbon whiskeys (think Kentucky), complimented by a variety of American and Canadian whiskeys. The expert bar staff will educate even the most timid palate and enlighten connoisseurs. Draft and bottle beers round out the choices to make you feel at home with the 1862 back bar.

Approximately 45 minutes south on State Route 45 is Lexington Ohio which is a rich historic town and also home to the Fort Ancient Archaeological dig, one of the largest Native American historical sites in the United States.